Let’s take a look at foam rolling - the poor wo/man's massage. Of course, these work best in conjunction with actual massage, especially when it comes to highlighting which muscles you need to concentrate on. We would recommend using the foam roller twice a week, and an actual massage every month. Foam rolling is a … Continue reading Foam Roller
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Tissue Healing
Let’s take a look at your healing process. The following applies to any injury, and is just the body’s way of dealing with (physical) injury. After an injury occurs, you go through 3-4 phases of healing. 1. Bleeding, or clotting; typically lasting hours, can be days. In this phase, blood vessels close down to minimise … Continue reading Tissue Healing
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Let’s take a look at rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systematic autoimmune inflammatory disease and results in persistent inflammation of synovial tissue especially of the wrists, hands and feet. Individuals with RA are 8 times more likely to have functional disability compared with adults in the general population from the same community. … Continue reading Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sciatica
Let’s take a look at sciatica. Sciatica is the term given to symptoms experienced from compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve; it is not a diagnosis so much as a collection of symptoms; so a diagnosis will still be needed before starting treatment. The sensation of sciatica will be familiar to anyone who’s banged … Continue reading Sciatica
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Today is National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day, brought to us by Spinal Injuries Association; so let’s take a look at cauda equina syndrome (CES). Cauda equina syndrome is a rare and severe type of spinal stenosis where the bundle of nerve roots at the lower end of the spinal cord become compressed. Typically this … Continue reading Cauda Equina Syndrome
Dysevolution
Today is @WorldHealthDay, brought to us by the @WHO so let’s look at some general principals, rather than any specific conditions. For the last 50 years or so, we have been seeing “epidemics” of non-communicable diseases such back pain, obesity, diabetes, allergies & intolerances etc. These can be seen as diseases of dysevolution (AKA evolutionary … Continue reading Dysevolution
Iliotibial band syndrome
Let’s take a look at iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS).AKA ITB friction syndrome People who participate in intense physical training, such as runners, cyclists, and military recruits, are most susceptible to ITBS. They may notice a sharp pain that comes and goes at the outside of the knee. Over time, the pain may become more pronounced. … Continue reading Iliotibial band syndrome
Hydration
This coming week is national Nutrition and Hydration week, so let’s take a look at hydration. About 60% of your body weight is made of water. You need it for every single body function. As little as a 2% decrease in body water can lead to dehydration and performance detriments in sports. When your water … Continue reading Hydration
Cervical Radiculopathy
Let’s take a look at cervical radiculopathy. Cervical radiculopathy is a disease process marked by nerve compression, typically from herniated disc material or arthritic bone spurs in the neck. Cervical radiculopathy symptoms typically include pain, weakness, or numbness in the areas served by the affected nerve. Pain can be felt in one area only, like … Continue reading Cervical Radiculopathy